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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.45 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.45 and 73.78 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.45 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.45 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.45 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 15,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.17/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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